Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In this Round Six Super Rugby Snapshot, followers of the competition find that ‘you win some, and you lose some’. And for leading teams and those at the bottom of the table, results were at the two extremes this round. No matter if you are at the top, or down at the bottom of the ladder, […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 5 saw the Lions make a fantastic comeback against the Rebels and the Stormers blow the Jaguares away. Super Rugby Week 5 Our focus game this weekend has to be the Emirates Lions encounter against the Melbourne Rebels in Johannesburg. Emirates Lions 36 Melbourne Rebels 33 Emirates Lions – Tries: Malcolm Marx, Marnus […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 4 saw a young Lions team overcome an experimental Jaguares and the Bulls grind out an emphatic win against the Sharks. Super Rugby Week 4 Emirates Lions 47 Jaguares 39 Emirates Lions – Tries: Courtnall Skosan 2, Rhyno Herbst, Elton Jantjies, Kwagga Smith, Wandisile Simelane and Marnus Schoeman Conversions: Elton Jantjies 6 Jaguares – […] READ MORE
In a first-class performance that demonstrates his finishing ability, Rieko Ioane duly assisted the Blues to a comforting victory over the Sunwolves. The below video highlight package shows that each team had to show their best, with the home side gelling the better – and retaining a full complement of players. In the end, the […] READ MORE
If fans are to take anything away from the opening three rounds of the competition, it must include the classic ‘Super Rugby Snapshot’ of delighted Sunwolves players (after their first-ever win on New Zealand soil). The caption above is a wonderful sporting image. And one of determination from the Japanese Super Rugby franchise. After 20-plus attempts […] READ MORE
Enjoying the results, and the quality of their rugby play, is it ‘too early to tell’ whether the Aussie Super Rugby sides recovery is proof of an Rugby World Cup revival? Certainly too early – only two rounds into the 2019 Super Rugby season. But it has not stopped Aussie Super Rugby supporters, and those […] READ MORE
In any workplace, social interplay is a beneficial aspect to the environment. Be it humourous or motivational speeches, or in some cases, via a simple bit of sports team picking competition. Casual or organized into teams, individuals can be in it ‘just for jokes’ or put in plenty of thought over the season. To assist, […] READ MORE
Traveling by bus down to Eden Park, the recognizable Blues Rugby team fans on board seemed to be expectant. They were hopeful, after the fresh changes made to the Auckland franchise that they might challenge in 2019. But, they ended up seeing an all too familiar loss in a high competitive, New Zealand local derby […] READ MORE
Improved, and it is bound to be – in the second season of the reduced competition. So, here it is; Super Rugby 2019 the improved edition. To reinforce this factor, the players will need to be on form from the get-go. And if that is tonight [7:35pm in Hamilton, New Zealand] then performances and match […] READ MORE
Super Rugby 2019 is fast approaching and the warm up games are a thing of the past. Last Word on Rugby takes a look at the South African teams. Super Rugby 2019 As this year is a Rugby World Cup year, Super Rugby 2019 will be a pivotal competition for many players. Some will try […] READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.